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Add 27/21 and 63/75

1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 63/75

27/21 + 63/75 is 372/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 75 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    27/21 = 27 × 25/21 × 25 = 675/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    63/75 = 63 × 7/75 × 7 = 441/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/525 + 441/525 = 675 + 441/525 = 1116/525
  5. 1116/525 simplified gives 372/175
  6. So, 27/21 + 63/75 = 372/175
    In mixed form: 222/175

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